Material Safety; Energy Isolation - Vestil AIR-THL Manual

Pneumatic load tilter
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If any safety decal is damaged or not readable, shut down the equipment and do not resume operation
until the decal is replaced. For current pricing and delivery, contact the manufacturer to reorder safety
decals.
3.3

Material Safety

DANGER: Do not process flammable, explosive, toxic, or otherwise hazardous materials without first
performing an appropriate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
The manufacturer cannot be an expert in the chemical and biological properties of the infinite number
of materials that could be handled by this equipment. This equipment is not designed to safely process
hazardous materials unless additional precautions are taken.
Before processing any materials that are or can react to become flammable, explosive, toxic, or otherwise
hazardous, the user/owner must perform a thorough risk assessment and Process Hazard Analysis of the
entire process, including contingency plans for dealing with processing errors and upset conditions.
3.4

Energy Isolation

DANGER: Electrical enclosures contain hazardous voltage that will result in electrical shock or burn. Turn
off and lock out equipment before servicing.
DANGER: Equipment within the electrical enclosure poses a shock and arc flash hazard that may cause
severe injury or death. Wear proper protective equipment before opening or performing diagnostic
measurements or testing while energized. Only qualified persons should open or work within the electrical
enclosure.
This equipment must have a lockable isolation/relief device for each energy source. If these device(s)
are not purchased with the equipment, the customer must provide and install a lockable isolation/relief
device for each energy source (in accordance with federal, state, and local codes/standards).
3.4.1
Energy Sources
This equipment incorporates separate energy sources. Proper shutdown and lockout/tag-out
must only be performed by qualified personnel, and must include disabling of all energy
sources including but not limited to the following:
NOTE: Your system may not use all energy sources listed below.
Electrical: Shut off and lock out all electrical disconnects. Verify electrical power is in
the off state.
Pneumatic: Disconnect/shut off air supply, bleed air from the equipment, and lock out.
Verify that energy is relieved/restrained appropriately.
3.4.2
Energy Isolation Method
Before adjusting, servicing, repairing, maintaining, or clearing blockages from this equipment,
complete the procedure below.
1.
Review and become familiar with all documentation and schematics. Identify energy
sources and stored energy.
2.
Wear appropriate PPE.
3.
Fully lower the FLT bucket.
4.
Shut off/disconnect the main air supply. Allow air to fully bleed from equipment.
5.
Identify and release stored energy as necessary.
REV I | 8/6/19
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